John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before I go to the Minister, I reiterate the point that this is one of the three areas the committee has agreed to look at in substantial detail in its work programme. That will involve the Minister and the Department. The work will be done as a committee and the Minister and the officials have committed to supporting and working with us. We acknowledge the issue as the Deputy presents it, in particular as the percentage of women who qualify for the full rate contributory pension is significantly lower. We understand the issue.